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Are There Triple Bonds in Fatty Acids? The Chemical Truth

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While most common fatty acids are known for containing only single or double bonds, a very small and rare class of lipids known as acetylenic fatty acids actually possesses carbon-carbon triple bonds. This fact challenges the simplified understanding many people have about fat chemistry and bonding.